WILKIE — The Wilkie Museum has been working hard behind the scenes to prepare for another year of taking people back to the past.
Things have already kicked off with the Hometown Raffle, a unique take on the ever-popular raffle format.
“We had some amazing Wilkie-based businesses donate their goods and time for this fundraiser,” said public relations co-ordinator Phil Heilman.
The grand prize for the Hometown Raffle is a beautiful set of his and her leather bags (purse and messenger bag) and wallets. The leather was handpicked by OA Leather Supply owner Ian Guenter, a large-scale leather distributor based in Wilkie. The bags and wallets were handcrafted by the one-woman crew known as Blu J Keepsakes.
Second prize includes Wilkie, Sask., apparel donated by the Wilkie Pharmacy, as well as a marble game for the kids. The museum board has also tossed in some surprises.
Tickets are distributed throughout Wilkie and surrounding areas, including Landis, Ruthilda, Scott and Kelfield.
The museum is also planning its second edition of the Wilkie Show N Shine, slated for June 14 to coincide with the Town of Wilkie’s Jump into Summer festivities. The Show N Shine will feature entertainment and a barbecue lunch.
In addition, the museum is finalizing plans for its second annual Canada Day celebrations. On the docket are a pancake breakfast, entertainment throughout the day, and a barbecue supper in the evening.
The board is also set to complete some much-needed work around the grounds, including roofing the blacksmith shop and repairing walkways and steps.
For more information and updates, look up the Wilkie & District Museum on Facebook, and keep an eye for posters and ads about all upcoming events in local newspapers.
